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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 330.74 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 330.74 and 173.88 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 330.74 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/330.74 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 330.74 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 57,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,508.20/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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