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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 358.12 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 358.12 and 177.83 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 358.12 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/358.12 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 358.12 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 63,684.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,684.48/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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