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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 358.44 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 358.44 and 178.50 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 358.44 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/358.44 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 358.44 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 63,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,981.54/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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