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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 362.84 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 362.84 and 113.63 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 362.84 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/362.84 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 362.84 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 41,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,227.13/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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