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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 359.64 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 359.64 and 178.41 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 359.64 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/359.64 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 359.64 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 64,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,163.37/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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