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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 330.03 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 330.03 and 161.76 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 330.03 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/330.03 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 330.03 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 53,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,385.65/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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