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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 361.07 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 361.07 and 118.91 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 361.07 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/361.07 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 361.07 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 42,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934.83/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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