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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 360.20 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 360.20 and 179.66 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 360.20 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/360.20 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 360.20 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 64,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,713.53/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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