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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 330.40 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 330.40 and 160.87 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 330.40 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/330.40 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 330.40 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 53,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,150.54/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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