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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 330.42 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 330.42 and 165.73 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 330.42 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/330.42 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 330.42 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 54,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,760.51/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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