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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 330.26 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 330.26 and 164.72 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 330.26 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/330.26 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 330.26 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 54,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399.19/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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