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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.81, 361.27 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.81, 361.27 and 171.02 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.81 : 361.27 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.81/361.27 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.81x = 361.27 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.81x = 61,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,784.02/240.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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