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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.90, 359.64 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.90, 359.64 and 158.56 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.90 : 359.64 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.90/359.64 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.90x = 359.64 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.90x = 57,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,023.62/239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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