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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.17, 358.61 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.17, 358.61 and 157.87 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.17 : 358.61 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.17/358.61 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.17x = 358.61 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.17x = 56,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,613.76/239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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