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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 358.50 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 358.50 and 181.68 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 358.50 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/358.50 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 358.50 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 65,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,132.28/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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