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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 358.27 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 358.27 and 117.35 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 358.27 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/358.27 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 358.27 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 42,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042.98/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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