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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 359 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 359 and 158.13 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 359 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/359 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 359 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 56,768.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,768.67/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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