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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 359.64 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 359.64 and 118.26 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 359.64 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/359.64 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 359.64 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 42,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,531.03/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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