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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.93, 359.28 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.93, 359.28 and 167.84 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.93 : 359.28 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.93/359.28 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.93x = 359.28 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.93x = 60,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,299.76/239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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