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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 360.92 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 360.92 and 118.90 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 360.92 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/360.92 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 360.92 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 42,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,913.39/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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