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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 359.90 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 359.90 and 158.65 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 359.90 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/359.90 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 359.90 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 57,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,098.14/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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