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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 360.77 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 360.77 and 103.55 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 360.77 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/360.77 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 360.77 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 37,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355.41/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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