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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 330.39 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 330.39 and 177.54 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 330.39 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/330.39 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 330.39 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 58,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,657.44/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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