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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 330.58 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 330.58 and 161.96 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 330.58 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/330.58 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 330.58 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 53,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,540.74/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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