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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 361.70 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 361.70 and 70.13 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 361.70 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/361.70 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 361.70 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 25,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,363.86/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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