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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 330.28 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 330.28 and 160.58 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 330.28 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/330.28 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 330.28 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 53,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036.79/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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