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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 359.07 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 359.07 and 162.40 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 359.07 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/359.07 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 359.07 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 58,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,312.97/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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