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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 329.99 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 329.99 and 160.49 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 329.99 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/329.99 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 329.99 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 52,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,957.64/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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