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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 358.60 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 358.60 and 181.97 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 358.60 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/358.60 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 358.60 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 65,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254.25/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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