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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 360.46 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 360.46 and 118.50 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 360.46 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/360.46 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 360.46 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 42,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,714.51/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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