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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 330.18 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 330.18 and 184.16 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 330.18 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/330.18 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 330.18 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 60,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,805.95/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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