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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 359.96 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 359.96 and 118.15 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 359.96 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/359.96 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 359.96 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 42,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,527.78/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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