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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.52, 360.36 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.52, 360.36 and 179.56 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.52 : 360.36 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.52/360.36 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.52x = 360.36 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.52x = 64,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,706.24/240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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