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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 358.76 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 358.76 and 170.52 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 358.76 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/358.76 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 358.76 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 61,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,175.76/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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