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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 330.88 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 330.88 and 177.36 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 330.88 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/330.88 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 330.88 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 58,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,684.88/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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