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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 361.17 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 361.17 and 112.50 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 361.17 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/361.17 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 361.17 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 40,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,631.63/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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