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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 329.40 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 329.40 and 173.59 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 329.40 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/329.40 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 329.40 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 57,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,180.55/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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