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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 361.03 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 361.03 and 118.80 is: 178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 361.03 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/361.03 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 361.03 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 42,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,891.40/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.12

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