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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.74 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.74 and 117.36 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.74 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.74 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.74 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 42,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101.73/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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