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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 359.62 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 359.62 and 171.07 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 359.62 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/359.62 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 359.62 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 61,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,520.19/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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