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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 359.81 and 178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 359.81 and 178.91 is: 267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 359.81 = 178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/359.81 = 178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 359.81 × 178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 64,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,373.61/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.84

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