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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 330.62 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 330.62 and 181.32 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 330.62 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/330.62 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 330.62 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 59,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,948.02/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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