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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.45, 358.43 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.45, 358.43 and 167.09 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.45 : 358.43 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.45/358.43 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.45x = 358.43 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.45x = 59,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,887.44/239.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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