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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 360.96 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 360.96 and 159.48 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 360.96 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/360.96 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 360.96 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 57,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,565.90/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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