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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.07, 358.82 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.07, 358.82 and 117.44 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.07 : 358.82 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.07/358.82 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.07x = 358.82 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.07x = 42,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,137.44/239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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