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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.05, 329.79 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.05, 329.79 and 160.39 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.05 : 329.79 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.05/329.79 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.05x = 329.79 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.05x = 52,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,895.02/239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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