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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 359.58 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 359.58 and 179.04 is: 268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 359.58 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/359.58 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 359.58 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 64,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,381.22/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.31

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