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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 361.32 and 117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 361.32 and 117.46 is: 176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 361.32 = 117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/361.32 = 117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 361.32 × 117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 42,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,440.66/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.18

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