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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 358.31 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 358.31 and 165.94 is: 248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 358.31 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/358.31 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 358.31 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 59,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,457.96/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.51

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