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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 358.68 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 358.68 and 161.99 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 358.68 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/358.68 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 358.68 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 58,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,100.78/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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