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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.01, 359.62 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.01, 359.62 and 178.83 is: 267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.01 : 359.62 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.01/359.62 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.01x = 359.62 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.01x = 64,310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,310.84/240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.95

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