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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.83, 359.86 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.83, 359.86 and 109.93 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.83 : 359.86 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.83/359.86 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.83x = 359.86 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.83x = 39,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,559.41/239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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