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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 360.17 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 360.17 and 158.64 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 360.17 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/360.17 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 360.17 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 57,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,136.58/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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