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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 361.71 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 361.71 and 104.30 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 361.71 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/361.71 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 361.71 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 37,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,726.35/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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