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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.17, 330.11 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.17, 330.11 and 161.50 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.17 : 330.11 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.17/330.11 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.17x = 330.11 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.17x = 53,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312.77/239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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