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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 331.05 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 331.05 and 178.16 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 331.05 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/331.05 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 331.05 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 58,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,978.21/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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