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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.59, 332.01 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.59, 332.01 and 130.06 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.59 : 332.01 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.59/332.01 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.59x = 332.01 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.59x = 43,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,182.05/240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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