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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 359.21 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 359.21 and 174.50 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 359.21 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/359.21 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 359.21 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 62,682.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,682.15/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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