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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 361.75 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 361.75 and 179.81 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 361.75 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/361.75 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 361.75 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 65,046.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,046.27/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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