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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.81, 359.76 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.81, 359.76 and 162.95 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.81 : 359.76 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.81/359.76 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.81x = 359.76 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.81x = 58,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,622.89/239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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