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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.35, 359.02 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.35, 359.02 and 158.17 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.35 : 359.02 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.35/359.02 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.35x = 359.02 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.35x = 56,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,786.19/239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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