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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 330.55 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 330.55 and 165.98 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 330.55 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/330.55 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 330.55 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 54,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,865.10/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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