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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 330.33 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 330.33 and 173.80 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 330.33 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/330.33 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 330.33 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 57,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,411.35/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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