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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 358.26 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 358.26 and 170.03 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 358.26 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/358.26 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 358.26 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 60,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,913.16/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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