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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 358.97 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 358.97 and 171.50 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 358.97 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/358.97 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 358.97 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 61,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,560.70/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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