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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 360.96 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 360.96 and 103.71 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 360.96 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/360.96 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 360.96 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 37,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,435.16/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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