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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 330.30 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 330.30 and 161.76 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 330.30 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/330.30 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 330.30 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 53,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429.33/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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