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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 358.11 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 358.11 and 169.49 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 358.11 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/358.11 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 358.11 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 60,694.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,694.27/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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