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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 359.15 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 359.15 and 158.55 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 359.15 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/359.15 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 359.15 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 56,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,942.44/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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