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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 359.59 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 359.59 and 109.72 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 359.59 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/359.59 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 359.59 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 39,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,454.21/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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