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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 361.08 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 361.08 and 118.76 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 361.08 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/361.08 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 361.08 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 42,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,881.86/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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