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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 329.43 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 329.43 and 176.81 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 329.43 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/329.43 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 329.43 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 58,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,246.52/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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