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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 358.83 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 358.83 and 162.16 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 358.83 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/358.83 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 358.83 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 58,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,185.27/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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