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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.77, 362.87 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.77, 362.87 and 111.97 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.77 : 362.87 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.77/362.87 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.77x = 362.87 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.77x = 40,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,630.55/241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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