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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 360.90 and 179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 360.90 and 179.47 is: 268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 360.90 = 179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/360.90 = 179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 360.90 × 179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 64,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,770.72/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.96

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