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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 359.02 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 359.02 and 162.29 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 359.02 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/359.02 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 359.02 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 58,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265.36/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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