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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 359.16 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 359.16 and 117.81 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 359.16 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/359.16 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 359.16 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 42,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,312.64/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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