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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 359.02 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 359.02 and 111 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 359.02 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/359.02 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 359.02 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 39,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851.22/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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