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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 361.37 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 361.37 and 110.97 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 361.37 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/361.37 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 361.37 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 40,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101.23/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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