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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.73, 362.73 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.73, 362.73 and 104.75 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.73 : 362.73 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.73/362.73 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.73x = 362.73 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.73x = 37,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995.97/241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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