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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 332.40 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 332.40 and 179.10 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 332.40 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/332.40 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 332.40 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 59,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532.84/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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