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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.79, 332.30 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.79, 332.30 and 130.27 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.79 : 332.30 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.79/332.30 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.79x = 332.30 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.79x = 43,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,288.14/240.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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