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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 360.36 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 360.36 and 118.74 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 360.36 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/360.36 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 360.36 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 42,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,789.15/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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