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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 359.92 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 359.92 and 158.72 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 359.92 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/359.92 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 359.92 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 57,126.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,126.50/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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