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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.90, 362.46 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.90, 362.46 and 111.76 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.90 : 362.46 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.90/362.46 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.90x = 362.46 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.90x = 40,508.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,508.53/241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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