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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.00, 358.70 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.00, 358.70 and 178.25 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.00 : 358.70 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.00/358.70 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.00x = 358.70 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.00x = 63,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,935.59/239.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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