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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 359.57 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 359.57 and 117.91 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 359.57 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/359.57 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 359.57 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 42,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396.90/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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