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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 358.90 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 358.90 and 117.63 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 358.90 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/358.90 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 358.90 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 42,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217.41/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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