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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 359.76 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 359.76 and 111.50 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 359.76 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/359.76 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 359.76 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 40,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,113.24/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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