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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 360.65 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 360.65 and 118.87 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 360.65 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/360.65 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 360.65 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 42,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,869.86/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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