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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.89, 359.74 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.89, 359.74 and 163.27 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.89 : 359.74 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.89/359.74 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.89x = 359.74 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.89x = 58,734.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,734.75/239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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