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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 359.34 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 359.34 and 109.51 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 359.34 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/359.34 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 359.34 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 39,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,351.32/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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