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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 330.58 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 330.58 and 180.64 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 330.58 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/330.58 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 330.58 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 59,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,717.29/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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