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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 330.11 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 330.11 and 160.20 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 330.11 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/330.11 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 330.11 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 52,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,883.62/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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