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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 361.26 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 361.26 and 176.76 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 361.26 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/361.26 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 361.26 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 63,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,856.32/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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