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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 358.94 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 358.94 and 109.49 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 358.94 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/358.94 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 358.94 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 39,300.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300.34/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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