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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 362.07 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 362.07 and 104.55 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 362.07 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/362.07 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 362.07 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 37,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,854.42/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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