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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 358.17 and 162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 358.17 and 162.01 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 358.17 = 162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/358.17 = 162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 358.17 × 162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 58,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,027.12/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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