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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 362.79 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 362.79 and 104.94 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 362.79 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/362.79 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 362.79 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 38,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,071.18/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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