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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.77, 359.66 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.77, 359.66 and 168.22 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.77 : 359.66 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.77/359.66 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.77x = 359.66 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.77x = 60,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502.01/239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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