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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 360.91 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 360.91 and 118.97 is: 178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 360.91 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/360.91 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 360.91 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 42,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936.49/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.18

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