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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 330.96 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 330.96 and 181.68 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 330.96 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/330.96 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 330.96 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 60,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,128.81/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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