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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 329.87 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 329.87 and 160.42 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 329.87 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/329.87 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 329.87 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 52,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,917.75/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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