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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 361.24 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 361.24 and 119.18 is: 178.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 361.24 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/361.24 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 361.24 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 43,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,052.58/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.77

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