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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.07, 358.29 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.07, 358.29 and 177.72 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.07 : 358.29 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.07/358.29 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.07x = 358.29 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.07x = 63,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,675.30/239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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