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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 330.35 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 330.35 and 165.83 is: 228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 330.35 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/330.35 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 330.35 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 54,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,779.46/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.73

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