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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.43 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.43 and 109.18 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.43 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.43 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.43 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 39,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,131.95/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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