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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 360.05 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 360.05 and 118.26 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 360.05 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/360.05 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 360.05 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 42,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,578.92/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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