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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 358.78 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 358.78 and 170.43 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 358.78 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/358.78 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 358.78 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 61,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,146.88/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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