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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 332.24 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 332.24 and 174.69 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 332.24 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/332.24 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 332.24 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 58,038.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,038.13/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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