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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 358.96 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 358.96 and 117.50 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 358.96 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/358.96 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 358.96 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 42,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,177.80/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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