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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 359.97 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 359.97 and 102.93 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 359.97 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/359.97 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 359.97 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 37,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,051.20/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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