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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.93, 330.89 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.93, 330.89 and 177.92 is: 245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.93 : 330.89 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.93/330.89 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.93x = 330.89 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.93x = 58,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,871.31/239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.37

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