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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.51, 360.44 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.51, 360.44 and 175.13 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.51 : 360.44 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.51/360.44 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.51x = 360.44 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.51x = 63,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,121.18/240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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