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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 361.08 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 361.08 and 112.56 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 361.08 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/361.08 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 361.08 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 40,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,643.16/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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