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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 361.05 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 361.05 and 103.71 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 361.05 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/361.05 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 361.05 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 37,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444.50/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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