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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 360.66 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 360.66 and 159.55 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 360.66 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/360.66 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 360.66 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 57,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,543.30/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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