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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 362.44 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 362.44 and 111.64 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 362.44 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/362.44 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 362.44 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 40,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,462.80/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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