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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 360.52 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 360.52 and 110.32 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 360.52 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/360.52 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 360.52 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 39,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,772.57/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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