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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 362.78 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 362.78 and 111.90 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 362.78 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/362.78 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 362.78 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 40,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,594.52/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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