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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 330.20 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 330.20 and 160.84 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 330.20 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/330.20 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 330.20 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 53,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,107.74/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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