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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 358.57 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 358.57 and 109.17 is: 163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 358.57 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/358.57 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 358.57 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 39,145.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,145.09/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.70

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