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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.93, 359.82 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.93, 359.82 and 116.49 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.93 : 359.82 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.93/359.82 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.93x = 359.82 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.93x = 41,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,915.43/239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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