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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 359.58 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 359.58 and 111.48 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 359.58 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/359.58 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 359.58 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 40,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,085.98/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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