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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 359.66 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 359.66 and 167.59 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 359.66 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/359.66 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 359.66 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 60,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,275.42/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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