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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 358.29 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 358.29 and 175.02 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 358.29 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/358.29 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 358.29 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 62,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,707.92/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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