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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 359.35 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 359.35 and 117.97 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 359.35 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/359.35 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 359.35 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 42,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,391.99/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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