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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 361.03 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 361.03 and 118.97 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 361.03 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/361.03 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 361.03 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 42,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,949.93/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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