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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 360.99 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 360.99 and 118.96 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 360.99 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/360.99 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 360.99 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 42,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,942.47/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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