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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.83, 361.17 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.83, 361.17 and 110.75 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.83 : 361.17 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.83/361.17 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.83x = 361.17 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.83x = 39,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,999.02/240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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