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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 330.60 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 330.60 and 164.93 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 330.60 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/330.60 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 330.60 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 54,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,525.86/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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