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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 330.54 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 330.54 and 162.04 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 330.54 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/330.54 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 330.54 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 53,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,560.70/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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