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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 358.74 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 358.74 and 162.21 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 358.74 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/358.74 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 358.74 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 58,191.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,191.22/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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