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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 360.21 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 360.21 and 118.24 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 360.21 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/360.21 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 360.21 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 42,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,591.23/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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