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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 360 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 360 and 179.08 is: 268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 360 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/360 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 360 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 64,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,467.90/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.33

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