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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358.56 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358.56 and 117.28 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358.56 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358.56 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358.56 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 42,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,051.92/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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