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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 359.13 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 359.13 and 77.10 is: 115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 359.13 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/359.13 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 359.13 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 27,688.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,688.92/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.65

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