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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.57, 358.96 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.57, 358.96 and 181.72 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.57 : 358.96 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.57/358.96 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.57x = 358.96 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.57x = 65,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,230.65/239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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