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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 360.48 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 360.48 and 118.45 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 360.48 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/360.48 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 360.48 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 42,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,697.05/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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