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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 360.75 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 360.75 and 118.68 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 360.75 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/360.75 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 360.75 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 42,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,813.81/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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