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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 361.53 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 361.53 and 104.12 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 361.53 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/361.53 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 361.53 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 37,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640.70/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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