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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 359.73 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 359.73 and 170.50 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 359.73 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/359.73 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 359.73 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 61,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,333.97/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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