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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 331.56 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 331.56 and 174.06 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 331.56 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/331.56 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 331.56 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 57,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,711.33/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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