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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.83, 359.96 and 178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.83, 359.96 and 178.77 is: 268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.83 : 359.96 = 178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.83/359.96 = 178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.83x = 359.96 × 178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.83x = 64,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,349.16/239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.31

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