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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 360.16 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 360.16 and 171.56 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 360.16 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/360.16 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 360.16 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 61,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,789.05/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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