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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.18, 329.87 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.18, 329.87 and 160.47 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.18 : 329.87 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.18/329.87 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.18x = 329.87 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.18x = 52,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,934.64/239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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