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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 360.59 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 360.59 and 110.59 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 360.59 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/360.59 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 360.59 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 39,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,876.19/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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