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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 330.46 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 330.46 and 164.90 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 330.46 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/330.46 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 330.46 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 54,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,491.20/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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