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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 359.22 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 359.22 and 117.65 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 359.22 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/359.22 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 359.22 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 42,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.91/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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