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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 359.96 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 359.96 and 118.16 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 359.96 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/359.96 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 359.96 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 42,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,532.87/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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