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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 359.41 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 359.41 and 114.66 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 359.41 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/359.41 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 359.41 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 41,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,209.95/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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