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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 360.78 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 360.78 and 159.66 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 360.78 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/360.78 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 360.78 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 57,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,602.13/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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