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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.08 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.08 and 173.88 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.08 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.08 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.08 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 57,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,393.44/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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