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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 361.16 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 361.16 and 110.79 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 361.16 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/361.16 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 361.16 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 40,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,012.36/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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