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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 358.81 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 358.81 and 109.23 is: 163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 358.81 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/358.81 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 358.81 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 39,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,193.22/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.81

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