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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 359.72 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 359.72 and 171.44 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 359.72 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/359.72 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 359.72 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 61,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,670.40/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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