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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.90, 359.82 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.90, 359.82 and 162.90 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.90 : 359.82 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.90/359.82 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.90x = 359.82 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.90x = 58,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,614.68/239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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