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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 331.01 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 331.01 and 177.69 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 331.01 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/331.01 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 331.01 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 58,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,818.69/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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