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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 359.34 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 359.34 and 178.61 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 359.34 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/359.34 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 359.34 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 64,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,179.25/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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