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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 362.49 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 362.49 and 104.67 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 362.49 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/362.49 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 362.49 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 37,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,941.83/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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