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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.08, 330.18 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.08, 330.18 and 165.52 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.08 : 330.18 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.08/330.18 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.08x = 330.18 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.08x = 54,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,651.39/239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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