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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 358.86 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 358.86 and 117.57 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 358.86 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/358.86 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 358.86 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 42,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191.17/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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