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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.71, 360.79 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.71, 360.79 and 118.89 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.71 : 360.79 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.71/360.79 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.71x = 360.79 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.71x = 42,894.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,894.03/240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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