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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 330.10 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 330.10 and 164.58 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 330.10 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/330.10 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 330.10 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 54,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,327.86/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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