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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 363.26 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 363.26 and 112.10 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 363.26 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/363.26 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 363.26 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 40,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,721.45/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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