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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 359.37 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 359.37 and 179.01 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 359.37 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/359.37 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 359.37 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 64,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,330.82/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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