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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 360 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 360 and 118.28 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 360 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/360 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 360 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 42,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,580.80/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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