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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.41, 330.91 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.41, 330.91 and 177.28 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.41 : 330.91 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.41/330.91 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.41x = 330.91 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.41x = 58,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662.45/240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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