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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 360.25 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 360.25 and 118.77 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 360.25 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/360.25 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 360.25 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 42,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,785.24/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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