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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.00, 359.78 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.00, 359.78 and 174.99 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.00 : 359.78 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.00/359.78 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.00x = 359.78 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.00x = 62,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,958.38/240.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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