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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 330.21 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 330.21 and 177.20 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 330.21 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/330.21 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 330.21 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 58,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,513.21/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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