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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 330.90 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 330.90 and 181.64 is: 250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 330.90 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/330.90 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 330.90 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 60,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,104.68/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.73

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