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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.65, 360.28 and 178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.65, 360.28 and 178.91 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.65 : 360.28 = 178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.65/360.28 = 178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.65x = 360.28 × 178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.65x = 64,457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,457.69/240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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