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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 361.80 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 361.80 and 159.96 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 361.80 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/361.80 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 361.80 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 57,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,873.53/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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