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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 358.73 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 358.73 and 117.34 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 358.73 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/358.73 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 358.73 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 42,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091.00/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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