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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 361.13 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 361.13 and 179.89 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 361.13 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/361.13 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 361.13 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 64,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,961.87/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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