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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.29, 360.45 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.29, 360.45 and 118.51 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.29 : 360.45 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.29/360.45 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.29x = 360.45 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.29x = 42,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,718.06/240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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