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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 331.02 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 331.02 and 174.65 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 331.02 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/331.02 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 331.02 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 57,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,810.99/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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