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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 362.63 and 111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 362.63 and 111.77 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 362.63 = 111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/362.63 = 111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 362.63 × 111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 40,528.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,528.78/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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