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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 360 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 360 and 118.14 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 360 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/360 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 360 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 42,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,530.40/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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