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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.81, 362.79 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.81, 362.79 and 104.76 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.81 : 362.79 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.81/362.79 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.81x = 362.79 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.81x = 38,005.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,005.88/241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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