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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 359.97 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 359.97 and 118.17 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 359.97 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/359.97 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 359.97 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 42,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,537.65/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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