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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.10 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.10 and 175.14 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.10 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.10 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.10 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 58,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,163.99/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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