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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 333.04 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 333.04 and 182.64 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 333.04 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/333.04 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 333.04 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 60,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,826.43/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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