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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 330.08 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 330.08 and 177.40 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 330.08 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/330.08 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 330.08 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 58,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,556.19/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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