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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.15, 361.78 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.15, 361.78 and 104.20 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.15 : 361.78 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.15/361.78 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.15x = 361.78 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.15x = 37,697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,697.48/241.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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