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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 362.86 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 362.86 and 111.80 is: 167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 362.86 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/362.86 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 362.86 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 40,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,565.93/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.67

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