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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.39 and 161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.39 and 161.78 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.39 = 161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.39 = 161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.39 × 161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 53,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,450.49/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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