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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 362.94 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 362.94 and 97.72 is: 146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 362.94 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/362.94 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 362.94 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 35,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,466.50/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.73

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