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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 360.48 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 360.48 and 158.78 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 360.48 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/360.48 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 360.48 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 57,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237.01/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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