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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 359.76 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 359.76 and 171.02 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 359.76 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/359.76 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 359.76 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 61,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,526.16/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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