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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 331.17 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 331.17 and 174.54 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 331.17 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/331.17 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 331.17 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 57,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,802.41/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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