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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 330.55 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 330.55 and 181.18 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 330.55 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/330.55 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 330.55 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 59,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,889.05/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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