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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.61, 359.54 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.61, 359.54 and 181.81 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.61 : 359.54 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.61/359.54 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.61x = 359.54 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.61x = 65,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,369.55/239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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