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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.27, 359.57 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.27, 359.57 and 179.25 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.27 : 359.57 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.27/359.57 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.27x = 359.57 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.27x = 64,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452.03/240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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