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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.45, 359.30 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.45, 359.30 and 111.20 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.45 : 359.30 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.45/359.30 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.45x = 359.30 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.45x = 39,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,951.81/239.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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