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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 359.27 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 359.27 and 109.68 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 359.27 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/359.27 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 359.27 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 39,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404.19/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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