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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.88, 361.01 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.88, 361.01 and 172.02 is: 257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.88 : 361.01 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.88/361.01 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.88x = 361.01 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.88x = 62,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,100.94/240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.81

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