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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 360.39 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 360.39 and 171.91 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 360.39 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/360.39 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 360.39 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 61,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,954.64/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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