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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 360.59 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 360.59 and 118.51 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 360.59 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/360.59 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 360.59 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 42,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,734.56/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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