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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 330.72 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 330.72 and 174.38 is: 240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 330.72 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/330.72 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 330.72 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 57,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,670.95/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.52

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