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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 360.20 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 360.20 and 179.25 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 360.20 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/360.20 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 360.20 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 64,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,565.85/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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