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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 359.26 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 359.26 and 117.92 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 359.26 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/359.26 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 359.26 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 42,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,363.94/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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