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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 361.41 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 361.41 and 110.91 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 361.41 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/361.41 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 361.41 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 40,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,083.98/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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