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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 359.43 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 359.43 and 166.88 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 359.43 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/359.43 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 359.43 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 59,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,982.58/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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