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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 360.79 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 360.79 and 110.45 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 360.79 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/360.79 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 360.79 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 39,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847.45/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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