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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 357.96 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 357.96 and 178.32 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 357.96 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/357.96 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 357.96 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 63,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831.43/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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