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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.59, 359.49 and 117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.59, 359.49 and 117.85 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.59 : 359.49 = 117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.59/359.49 = 117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.59x = 359.49 × 117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.59x = 42,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,365.90/239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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