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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 360.60 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 360.60 and 110.57 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 360.60 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/360.60 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 360.60 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 39,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,869.95/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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