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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 358.72 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 358.72 and 109.44 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 358.72 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/358.72 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 358.72 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 39,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,258.04/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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