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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239, 358.54 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239, 358.54 and 117.20 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239 : 358.54 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239/358.54 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239x = 358.54 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239x = 42,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,020.89/239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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