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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 360.24 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 360.24 and 174.99 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 360.24 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/360.24 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 360.24 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 63,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,038.40/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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