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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 359.08 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 359.08 and 110.96 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 359.08 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/359.08 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 359.08 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 39,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,843.52/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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