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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 360.96 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 360.96 and 118.92 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 360.96 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/360.96 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 360.96 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 42,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,925.36/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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