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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 360.51 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 360.51 and 103.53 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 360.51 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/360.51 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 360.51 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 37,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,323.60/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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