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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.60, 330.27 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.60, 330.27 and 161.84 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.60 : 330.27 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.60/330.27 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.60x = 330.27 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.60x = 53,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,450.90/239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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