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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.65, 330.74 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.65, 330.74 and 166.06 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.65 : 330.74 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.65/330.74 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.65x = 330.74 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.65x = 54,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,922.89/239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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