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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 360.93 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 360.93 and 117.21 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 360.93 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/360.93 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 360.93 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 42,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,303.69/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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