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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 358.46 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 358.46 and 166.24 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 358.46 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/358.46 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 358.46 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 59,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,590.39/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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