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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 362.66 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 362.66 and 104.80 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 362.66 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/362.66 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 362.66 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 38,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,005.34/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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