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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 331.75 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 331.75 and 178.32 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 331.75 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/331.75 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 331.75 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 59,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,158.09/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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