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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 330.29 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 330.29 and 164.77 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 330.29 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/330.29 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 330.29 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 54,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,420.85/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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