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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 331.18 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 331.18 and 177.87 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 331.18 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/331.18 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 331.18 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 58,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,906.10/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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