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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 360.83 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 360.83 and 119.08 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 360.83 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/360.83 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 360.83 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 42,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,967.64/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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