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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 362.96 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 362.96 and 104.96 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 362.96 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/362.96 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 362.96 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 38,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096.28/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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