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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 359.76 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 359.76 and 171.04 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 359.76 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/359.76 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 359.76 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 61,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,533.35/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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