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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.05, 359.65 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.05, 359.65 and 171.22 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 359.65 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/359.65 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 359.65 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 61,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576.62/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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