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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 332.13 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 332.13 and 130.15 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 332.13 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/332.13 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 332.13 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 43,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,225.21/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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