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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 359.30 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 359.30 and 174.56 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 359.30 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/359.30 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 359.30 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 62,718.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,718.05/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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