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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.73, 360.91 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.73, 360.91 and 118.91 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.73 : 360.91 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.73/360.91 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.73x = 360.91 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.73x = 42,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,915.81/240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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