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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 358.74 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 358.74 and 102.17 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 358.74 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/358.74 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 358.74 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 36,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,650.67/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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