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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 360.05 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 360.05 and 118.23 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 360.05 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/360.05 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 360.05 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 42,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,568.12/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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