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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 359.33 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 359.33 and 117.72 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 359.33 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/359.33 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 359.33 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 42,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299.74/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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