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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 329.85 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 329.85 and 173.79 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 329.85 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/329.85 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 329.85 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 57,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,324.63/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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