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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 330.60 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 330.60 and 161.03 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 330.60 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/330.60 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 330.60 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 53,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,236.52/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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