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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 329.97 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 329.97 and 177.27 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 329.97 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/329.97 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 329.97 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 58,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,493.78/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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