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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 359.36 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 359.36 and 167.52 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 359.36 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/359.36 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 359.36 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 60,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,199.99/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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