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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 358.43 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 358.43 and 162.14 is: 242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 358.43 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/358.43 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 358.43 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 58,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,113.24/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.65

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