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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 332.20 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 332.20 and 181.65 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 332.20 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/332.20 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 332.20 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 60,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,344.13/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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