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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.77, 362.34 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.77, 362.34 and 104.63 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.77 : 362.34 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.77/362.34 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.77x = 362.34 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.77x = 37,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,912.54/241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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