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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 361.17 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 361.17 and 159.84 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 361.17 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/361.17 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 361.17 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 57,729.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,729.41/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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