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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.53, 361.01 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.53, 361.01 and 118.87 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.53 : 361.01 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.53/361.01 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.53x = 361.01 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.53x = 42,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,912.65/240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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