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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 332.07 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 332.07 and 175.14 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 332.07 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/332.07 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 332.07 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 58,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,158.74/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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