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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 359.10 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 359.10 and 167.58 is: 251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 359.10 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/359.10 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 359.10 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 60,177.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,177.98/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.09

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