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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 360.81 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 360.81 and 118.89 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 360.81 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/360.81 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 360.81 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 42,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,896.70/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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