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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.92 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.92 and 167.16 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.92 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.92 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.92 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 59,997.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,997.07/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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