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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 360.23 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 360.23 and 110.06 is: 165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 360.23 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/360.23 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 360.23 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 39,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645.21/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.16

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