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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 330.61 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 330.61 and 160.91 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 330.61 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/330.61 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 330.61 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 53,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,196.40/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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