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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.41, 360.90 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.41, 360.90 and 171.75 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.41 : 360.90 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.41/360.90 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.41x = 360.90 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.41x = 61,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984.58/240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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