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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 358.98 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 358.98 and 167.59 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 358.98 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/358.98 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 358.98 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 60,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,161.46/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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