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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 358.63 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 358.63 and 158.49 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 358.63 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/358.63 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 358.63 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 56,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,838.87/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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