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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 361.37 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 361.37 and 159.73 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 361.37 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/361.37 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 361.37 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 57,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,721.63/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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