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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 359.07 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 359.07 and 158.19 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 359.07 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/359.07 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 359.07 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 56,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,801.28/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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