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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 360.88 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 360.88 and 158.45 is: 237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 360.88 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/360.88 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 360.88 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 57,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,179.24/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.48

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