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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.73, 360.98 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.73, 360.98 and 118.85 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.73 : 360.98 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.73/360.98 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.73x = 360.98 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.73x = 42,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,903.33/240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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