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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.71, 361.10 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.71, 361.10 and 110.70 is: 166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.71 : 361.10 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.71/361.10 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.71x = 361.10 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.71x = 39,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,974.05/240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.07

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