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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 361.13 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 361.13 and 118.95 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 361.13 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/361.13 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 361.13 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 42,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955.82/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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