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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 359.52 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 359.52 and 171.03 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 359.52 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/359.52 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 359.52 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 61,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,488.71/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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