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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 358.44 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 358.44 and 166.88 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 358.44 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/358.44 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 358.44 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 59,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816.47/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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