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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 359.59 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 359.59 and 166.47 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 359.59 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/359.59 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 359.59 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 59,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,860.95/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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