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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.25, 331.43 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.25, 331.43 and 174.85 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.25 : 331.43 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.25/331.43 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.25x = 331.43 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.25x = 57,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,949.66/240.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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