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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 359.59 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 359.59 and 109.82 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 359.59 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/359.59 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 359.59 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 39,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,490.17/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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