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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 359.31 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 359.31 and 174.38 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 359.31 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/359.31 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 359.31 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 62,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,655.34/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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