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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 359.58 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 359.58 and 162.78 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 359.58 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/359.58 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 359.58 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 58,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,532.43/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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