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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 361.61 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 361.61 and 172.65 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 361.61 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/361.61 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 361.61 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 62,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,431.97/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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