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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.71, 361.05 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.71, 361.05 and 159.53 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.71 : 361.05 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.71/361.05 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.71x = 361.05 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.71x = 57,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,595.90/240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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