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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 358.74 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 358.74 and 109.20 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 358.74 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/358.74 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 358.74 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 39,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,174.41/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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