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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 359.72 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 359.72 and 117.96 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 359.72 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/359.72 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 359.72 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 42,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,432.57/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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