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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 360.42 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 360.42 and 118.54 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 360.42 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/360.42 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 360.42 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 42,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,724.19/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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