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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 359.44 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 359.44 and 174.76 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 359.44 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/359.44 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 359.44 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 62,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,814.40/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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