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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 358.62 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 358.62 and 117.33 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 358.62 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/358.62 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 358.62 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 42,076.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,076.30/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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