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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 360.98 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 360.98 and 118.85 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 360.98 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/360.98 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 360.98 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 42,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,902.88/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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