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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 359.66 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 359.66 and 118.04 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 359.66 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/359.66 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 359.66 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 42,454.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,454.27/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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