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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 361.87 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 361.87 and 104.29 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 361.87 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/361.87 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 361.87 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 37,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,738.26/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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