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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.89, 359.94 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.89, 359.94 and 111.64 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.89 : 359.94 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.89/359.94 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.89x = 359.94 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.89x = 40,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,183.70/239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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