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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.81, 359.73 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.81, 359.73 and 158.07 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.81 : 359.73 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.81/359.73 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.81x = 359.73 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.81x = 56,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,862.81/239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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