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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 330.30 and 177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 330.30 and 177.35 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 330.30 = 177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/330.30 = 177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 330.30 × 177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 58,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,577.05/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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