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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 360.14 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 360.14 and 179.68 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 360.14 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/360.14 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 360.14 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 64,709.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,709.96/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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