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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 361.04 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 361.04 and 117.14 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 361.04 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/361.04 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 361.04 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 42,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,289.83/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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