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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 359.56 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 359.56 and 117.93 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 359.56 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/359.56 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 359.56 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 42,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,402.91/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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