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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 361.08 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 361.08 and 112.44 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 361.08 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/361.08 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 361.08 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 40,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,599.27/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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