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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 361.89 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 361.89 and 104.37 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 361.89 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/361.89 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 361.89 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 37,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,770.46/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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