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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 362.64 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 362.64 and 112.02 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 362.64 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/362.64 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 362.64 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 40,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,622.93/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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