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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 331.98 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 331.98 and 157.77 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 331.98 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/331.98 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 331.98 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 52,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,376.48/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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