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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.86 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.86 and 170.88 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.86 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.86 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.86 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 61,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322.00/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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