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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 360.72 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 360.72 and 172.44 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 360.72 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/360.72 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 360.72 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 62,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,202.56/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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