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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 360.84 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 360.84 and 118.72 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 360.84 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/360.84 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 360.84 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 42,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,838.92/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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