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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 330.11 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 330.11 and 173.69 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 330.11 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/330.11 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 330.11 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 57,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,336.81/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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