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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 360 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 360 and 118.24 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 360 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/360 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 360 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 42,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,566.40/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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