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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 360.21 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 360.21 and 110.13 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 360.21 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/360.21 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 360.21 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 39,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,669.93/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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