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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 359.15 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 359.15 and 167.97 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 359.15 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/359.15 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 359.15 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 60,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,325.59/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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