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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 362.18 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 362.18 and 104.75 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 362.18 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/362.18 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 362.18 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 37,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936.02/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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