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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 363.69 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 363.69 and 113.82 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 363.69 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/363.69 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 363.69 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 41,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,395.20/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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