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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.50, 360.79 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.50, 360.79 and 178.67 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.50 : 360.79 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.50/360.79 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.50x = 360.79 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.50x = 64,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,462.80/240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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