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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 330.40 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 330.40 and 173.60 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 330.40 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/330.40 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 330.40 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 57,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,357.44/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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