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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 330.42 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 330.42 and 160.66 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 330.42 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/330.42 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 330.42 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 53,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085.28/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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