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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.53, 359.29 and 158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.53, 359.29 and 158.35 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.53 : 359.29 = 158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.53/359.29 = 158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.53x = 359.29 × 158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.53x = 56,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,893.57/239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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