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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 331.03 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 331.03 and 181.46 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 331.03 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/331.03 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 331.03 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 60,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,068.70/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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