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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.65, 362.49 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.65, 362.49 and 68.34 is: 102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.65 : 362.49 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.65/362.49 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.65x = 362.49 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.65x = 24,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772.57/241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.51

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