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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 359.21 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 359.21 and 171.23 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 359.21 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/359.21 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 359.21 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 61,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,506.16/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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