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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.65, 358.79 and 177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.65, 358.79 and 177.91 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.65 : 358.79 = 177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.65/358.79 = 177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.65x = 358.79 × 177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.65x = 63,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,830.54/239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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