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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.53, 360.74 and 78.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.53, 360.74 and 78.17 is: 117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.53 : 360.74 = 78.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.53/360.74 = 78.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.53x = 360.74 × 78.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.53x = 28,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,196.85/240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.23

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