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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.10, 360.11 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.10, 360.11 and 118.33 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.10 : 360.11 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.10/360.11 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.10x = 360.11 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.10x = 42,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,611.82/240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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