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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 358.43 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 358.43 and 162.35 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 358.43 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/358.43 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 358.43 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 58,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,191.87/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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