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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 359.61 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 359.61 and 77.45 is: 116.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 359.61 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/359.61 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 359.61 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 27,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,850.00/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.14

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