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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 330.09 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 330.09 and 160.48 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 330.09 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/330.09 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 330.09 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 52,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,971.19/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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