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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 329.62 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 329.62 and 165.30 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 329.62 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/329.62 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 329.62 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 54,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,486.19/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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