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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 361.72 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 361.72 and 104.36 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 361.72 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/361.72 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 361.72 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 37,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749.10/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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