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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 357.71 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 357.71 and 181.49 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 357.71 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/357.71 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 357.71 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 64,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,920.79/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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