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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 359.76 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 359.76 and 111.52 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 359.76 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/359.76 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 359.76 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 40,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,120.44/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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