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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 359.52 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 359.52 and 117.89 is: 176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 359.52 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/359.52 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 359.52 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 42,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,383.81/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.60

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