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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.59, 330.27 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.59, 330.27 and 174.16 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.59 : 330.27 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.59/330.27 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.59x = 330.27 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.59x = 57,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,519.82/239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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