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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 362.63 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 362.63 and 111.84 is: 167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 362.63 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/362.63 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 362.63 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 40,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,555.98/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.66

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