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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.52, 359.94 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.52, 359.94 and 179.50 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.52 : 359.94 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.52/359.94 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.52x = 359.94 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.52x = 64,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,609.23/240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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