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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 360.33 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 360.33 and 118.50 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 360.33 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/360.33 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 360.33 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 42,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699.11/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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