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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 359.54 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 359.54 and 111.44 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 359.54 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/359.54 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 359.54 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 40,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067.14/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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