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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 360.29 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 360.29 and 118.40 is: 177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 360.29 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/360.29 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 360.29 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 42,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656.83/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.65

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