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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 362.26 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 362.26 and 104.58 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 362.26 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/362.26 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 362.26 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 37,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,885.15/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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