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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.71, 361.18 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.71, 361.18 and 179.96 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.71 : 361.18 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.71/361.18 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.71x = 361.18 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.71x = 64,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,997.95/240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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