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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 361.55 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 361.55 and 112.70 is: 169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 361.55 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/361.55 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 361.55 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 40,744.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744.31/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.10

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