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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 358.26 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 358.26 and 181.78 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 358.26 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/358.26 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 358.26 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 65,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,122.93/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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