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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 331.74 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 331.74 and 174.58 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 331.74 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/331.74 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 331.74 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 57,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,915.17/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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