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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.81 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.81 and 117.43 is: 176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.81 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.81 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.81 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 42,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135.06/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.18

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