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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 359.13 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 359.13 and 162.47 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 359.13 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/359.13 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 359.13 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 58,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,349.36/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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