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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.05, 358.12 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.05, 358.12 and 157.65 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.05 : 358.12 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.05/358.12 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.05x = 358.12 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.05x = 56,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,457.62/239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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