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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 362.36 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 362.36 and 104.67 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 362.36 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/362.36 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 362.36 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 37,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,928.22/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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