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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.80 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.80 and 117.48 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.80 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.80 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.80 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 42,151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,151.82/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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