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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.59, 332.10 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.59, 332.10 and 157.77 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.59 : 332.10 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.59/332.10 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.59x = 332.10 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.59x = 52,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,395.42/240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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