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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.55, 362.39 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.55, 362.39 and 104.57 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.55 : 362.39 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.55/362.39 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.55x = 362.39 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.55x = 37,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,894.02/241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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