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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.77, 359.52 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.77, 359.52 and 109.63 is: 164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.77 : 359.52 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.77/359.52 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.77x = 359.52 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.77x = 39,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,414.18/239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.38

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