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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 357.72 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 357.72 and 180.72 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 357.72 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/357.72 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 357.72 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 64,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,647.16/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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