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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 358.98 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 358.98 and 117.52 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 358.98 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/358.98 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 358.98 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 42,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187.33/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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