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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 330.71 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 330.71 and 174.11 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 330.71 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/330.71 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 330.71 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 57,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,577.39/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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