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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.55, 358.90 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.55, 358.90 and 170.71 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.55 : 358.90 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.55/358.90 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.55x = 358.90 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.55x = 61,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268.51/239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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