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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.50, 360.70 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.50, 360.70 and 118.55 is: 177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.50 : 360.70 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.50/360.70 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.50x = 360.70 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.50x = 42,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760.99/240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.80

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