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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 329.77 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 329.77 and 177.01 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 329.77 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/329.77 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 329.77 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 58,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,372.59/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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