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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 359.49 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 359.49 and 158.75 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 359.49 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/359.49 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 359.49 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 57,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,069.04/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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