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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 358.29 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 358.29 and 165.94 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 358.29 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/358.29 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 358.29 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 59,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,454.64/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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