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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 359.79 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 359.79 and 117.96 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 359.79 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/359.79 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 359.79 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 42,440.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,440.83/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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