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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 361.17 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 361.17 and 110.80 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 361.17 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/361.17 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 361.17 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 40,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,017.64/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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