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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 361.24 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 361.24 and 118.96 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 361.24 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/361.24 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 361.24 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 42,973.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,973.11/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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