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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 359.01 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 359.01 and 174.60 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 359.01 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/359.01 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 359.01 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 62,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,683.15/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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