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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 358.83 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 358.83 and 166.85 is: 250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 358.83 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/358.83 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 358.83 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 59,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,869.95/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.37

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