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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 360.06 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 360.06 and 118.38 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 360.06 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/360.06 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 360.06 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 42,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623.90/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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