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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 358.76 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 358.76 and 171.11 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 358.76 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/358.76 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 358.76 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 61,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,388.75/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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