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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 357.93 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 357.93 and 181.55 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 357.93 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/357.93 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 357.93 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 64,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,980.40/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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