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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 362.74 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 362.74 and 113.56 is: 170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 362.74 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/362.74 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 362.74 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 41,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192.75/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.30

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