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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 361.59 and 70.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 361.59 and 70.06 is: 105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 361.59 = 70.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/361.59 = 70.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 361.59 × 70.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 25,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,333.00/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.09

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