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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 358.67 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 358.67 and 109.19 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 358.67 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/358.67 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 358.67 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 39,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,161.86/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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