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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 359.39 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 359.39 and 111.26 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 359.39 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/359.39 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 359.39 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 39,984.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,984.21/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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