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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 359.30 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 359.30 and 158.54 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 359.30 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/359.30 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 359.30 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 56,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,962.02/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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