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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 360.86 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 360.86 and 117.15 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 360.86 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/360.86 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 360.86 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 42,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,274.16/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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