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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 329.54 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 329.54 and 173.66 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 329.54 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/329.54 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 329.54 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 57,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225.40/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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