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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 361.45 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 361.45 and 104.06 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 361.45 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/361.45 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 361.45 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 37,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,610.42/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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