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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.06, 358.14 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.06, 358.14 and 117.30 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.06 : 358.14 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.06/358.14 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.06x = 358.14 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.06x = 42,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,009.82/239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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