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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 359.49 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 359.49 and 118.02 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 359.49 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/359.49 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 359.49 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 42,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427.01/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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