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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 359.10 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 359.10 and 171.18 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 359.10 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/359.10 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 359.10 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 61,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,470.74/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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