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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 358.53 and 109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 358.53 and 109.09 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 358.53 = 109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/358.53 = 109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 358.53 × 109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 39,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,112.04/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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