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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 358.74 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 358.74 and 158.25 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 358.74 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/358.74 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 358.74 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 56,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,770.61/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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