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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 360 and 111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 360 and 111.77 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 360 = 111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/360 = 111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 360 × 111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 40,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235.40/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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