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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 359.76 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 359.76 and 162.80 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 359.76 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/359.76 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 359.76 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 58,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,567.13/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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