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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 330.14 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 330.14 and 176.72 is: 243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 330.14 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/330.14 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 330.14 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 58,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,341.13/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.25

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