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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 359.76 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 359.76 and 118.16 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 359.76 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/359.76 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 359.76 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 42,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,509.24/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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