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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.21, 330.22 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.21, 330.22 and 160.50 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.21 : 330.22 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.21/330.22 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.21x = 330.22 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.21x = 52,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,999.91/239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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