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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 358.97 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 358.97 and 171.27 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 358.97 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/358.97 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 358.97 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 61,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,479.94/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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