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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 359.57 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 359.57 and 117.87 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 359.57 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/359.57 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 359.57 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 42,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,382.52/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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