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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.24, 361.70 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.24, 361.70 and 104.14 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.24 : 361.70 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.24/361.70 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.24x = 361.70 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.24x = 37,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,667.44/241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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