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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 330.99 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 330.99 and 173.85 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 330.99 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/330.99 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 330.99 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 57,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540.72/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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