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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.71, 359.04 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.71, 359.04 and 117.72 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.71 : 359.04 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.71/359.04 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.71x = 359.04 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.71x = 42,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,264.39/239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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