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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 359.72 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 359.72 and 118.02 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 359.72 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/359.72 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 359.72 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 42,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,454.15/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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