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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 359.54 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 359.54 and 178.67 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 359.54 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/359.54 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 359.54 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 64,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,239.69/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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