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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 358.74 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 358.74 and 174.89 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 358.74 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/358.74 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 358.74 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 62,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,740.04/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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