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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 359.68 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 359.68 and 162.64 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 359.68 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/359.68 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 359.68 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 58,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,498.36/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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