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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 331.70 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 331.70 and 174.87 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 331.70 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/331.70 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 331.70 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 58,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,003.50/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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