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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 332.16 and 173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 332.16 and 173.65 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 332.16 = 173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/332.16 = 173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 332.16 × 173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 57,679.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,679.58/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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