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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.21, 361.83 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.21, 361.83 and 104.39 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.21 : 361.83 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.21/361.83 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.21x = 361.83 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.21x = 37,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,771.37/241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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