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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 361.21 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 361.21 and 103.75 is: 155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 361.21 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/361.21 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 361.21 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 37,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,474.38/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.67

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