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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.71, 332.01 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.71, 332.01 and 175.10 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.71 : 332.01 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.71/332.01 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.71x = 332.01 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.71x = 58,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,133.29/240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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