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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 363.01 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 363.01 and 97.67 is: 146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 363.01 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/363.01 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 363.01 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 35,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,455.19/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.53

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