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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 358.79 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 358.79 and 162.08 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 358.79 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/358.79 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 358.79 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 58,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,152.68/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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