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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 359.68 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 359.68 and 118.19 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 359.68 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/359.68 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 359.68 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 42,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,508.78/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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