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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 331.08 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 331.08 and 174.60 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 331.08 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/331.08 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 331.08 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 57,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,806.57/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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