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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 330.90 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 330.90 and 177.70 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 330.90 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/330.90 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 330.90 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 58,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,800.93/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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