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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 358.76 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 358.76 and 117.35 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 358.76 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/358.76 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 358.76 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 42,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,098.11/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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