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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.72 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.72 and 118.89 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.72 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.72 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.72 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 42,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,886.00/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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