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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 360.74 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 360.74 and 110.66 is: 165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 360.74 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/360.74 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 360.74 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 39,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,917.13/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.84

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