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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 359.10 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 359.10 and 171.14 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 359.10 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/359.10 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 359.10 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 61,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,456.37/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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