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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 358.49 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 358.49 and 109.15 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 358.49 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/358.49 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 358.49 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 39,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,129.96/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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