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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 330.84 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 330.84 and 184.55 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 330.84 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/330.84 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 330.84 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 61,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,054.87/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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