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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 361.07 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 361.07 and 103.73 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 361.07 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/361.07 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 361.07 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 37,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,453.98/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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