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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 330.11 and 164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 330.11 and 164.65 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 330.11 = 164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/330.11 = 164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 330.11 × 164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 54,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,352.61/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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