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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.17, 358.08 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.17, 358.08 and 185.17 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.17 : 358.08 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.17/358.08 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.17x = 358.08 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.17x = 66,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,305.67/239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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