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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 359.42 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 359.42 and 118.19 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 359.42 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/359.42 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 359.42 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 42,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,479.26/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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