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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 330.42 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 330.42 and 160.77 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 330.42 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/330.42 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 330.42 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 53,119.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,119.97/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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