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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 360.64 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 360.64 and 110.41 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 360.64 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/360.64 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 360.64 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 39,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,817.71/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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