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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 360.71 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 360.71 and 110.49 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 360.71 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/360.71 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 360.71 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 39,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,854.30/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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