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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 359.60 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 359.60 and 77.43 is: 116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 359.60 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/359.60 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 359.60 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 27,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843.44/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.12

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