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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.11, 358.74 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.11, 358.74 and 173.99 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.11 : 358.74 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.11/358.74 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.11x = 358.74 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.11x = 62,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,418.07/239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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