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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 359.73 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 359.73 and 118.04 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 359.73 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/359.73 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 359.73 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 42,460.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,460.73/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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