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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 331.88 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 331.88 and 174.34 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 331.88 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/331.88 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 331.88 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 57,859.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,859.96/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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