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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.75, 362.85 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.75, 362.85 and 111.82 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.75 : 362.85 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.75/362.85 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.75x = 362.85 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.75x = 40,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,573.89/241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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