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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 358.98 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 358.98 and 179.18 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 358.98 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/358.98 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 358.98 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 64,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,322.04/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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