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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 330.96 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 330.96 and 177.92 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 330.96 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/330.96 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 330.96 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 58,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,884.40/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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