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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 360.70 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 360.70 and 118.75 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 360.70 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/360.70 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 360.70 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 42,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,833.13/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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