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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 358.63 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 358.63 and 158.09 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 358.63 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/358.63 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 358.63 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 56,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693.63/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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