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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 360.47 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 360.47 and 171.97 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 360.47 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/360.47 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 360.47 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 61,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,990.61/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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