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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 359.44 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 359.44 and 179.56 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 359.44 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/359.44 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 359.44 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 64,541.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541.05/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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