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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 331.62 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 331.62 and 174.02 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 331.62 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/331.62 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 331.62 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 57,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,709.49/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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