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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 361.68 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 361.68 and 104.16 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 361.68 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/361.68 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 361.68 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 37,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672.59/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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