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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358.05 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358.05 and 115.46 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358.05 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358.05 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358.05 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 41,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,338.66/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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