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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 358.41 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 358.41 and 115.60 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 358.41 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/358.41 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 358.41 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 41,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,432.20/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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