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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239, 358.56 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239, 358.56 and 117.08 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239 : 358.56 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239/358.56 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239x = 358.56 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239x = 41,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,980.20/239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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