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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 359.58 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 359.58 and 158.44 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 359.58 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/359.58 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 359.58 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 56,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,971.86/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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