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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 329.84 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 329.84 and 160.46 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 329.84 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/329.84 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 329.84 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 52,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,926.13/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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