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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.08, 358.78 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.08, 358.78 and 162.18 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.08 : 358.78 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.08/358.78 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.08x = 358.78 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.08x = 58,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,186.94/239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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