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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 359.88 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 359.88 and 118.11 is: 177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 359.88 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/359.88 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 359.88 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 42,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,505.43/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.02

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