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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.80, 359.58 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.80, 359.58 and 118.12 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.80 : 359.58 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.80/359.58 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.80x = 359.58 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.80x = 42,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,473.59/239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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