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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 360.60 and 171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 360.60 and 171.85 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 360.60 = 171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/360.60 = 171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 360.60 × 171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 61,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,968.19/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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