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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 358.39 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 358.39 and 115.57 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 358.39 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/358.39 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 358.39 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 41,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,419.13/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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