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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 330.57 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 330.57 and 160.92 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 330.57 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/330.57 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 330.57 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 53,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,195.32/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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