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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 330.96 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 330.96 and 162.52 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 330.96 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/330.96 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 330.96 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 53,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,787.62/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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