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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 363.18 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 363.18 and 97.74 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 363.18 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/363.18 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 363.18 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 35,497.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,497.21/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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