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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 329.52 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 329.52 and 173.52 is: 239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 329.52 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/329.52 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 329.52 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 57,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,178.31/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.08

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