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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.55, 359.66 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.55, 359.66 and 117.84 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.55 : 359.66 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.55/359.66 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.55x = 359.66 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.55x = 42,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,382.33/239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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