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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 331.77 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 331.77 and 181.61 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 331.77 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/331.77 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 331.77 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 60,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,252.75/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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