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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 360.72 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 360.72 and 159.68 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 360.72 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/360.72 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 360.72 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 57,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,599.77/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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