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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 358.40 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 358.40 and 167.44 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 358.40 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/358.40 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 358.40 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 60,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,010.50/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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