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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 360.74 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 360.74 and 171.91 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 360.74 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/360.74 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 360.74 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 62,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,014.81/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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