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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 332.44 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 332.44 and 182.72 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 332.44 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/332.44 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 332.44 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 60,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,743.44/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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