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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.44, 360.65 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.44, 360.65 and 172.53 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.44 : 360.65 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.44/360.65 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.44x = 360.65 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.44x = 62,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,223.38/240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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