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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 358.71 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 358.71 and 117.44 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 358.71 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/358.71 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 358.71 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 42,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,126.90/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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