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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 359.22 and 77.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 359.22 and 77.17 is: 115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 359.22 = 77.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/359.22 = 77.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 359.22 × 77.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 27,721.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721.01/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.76

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