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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 330.72 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 330.72 and 165.98 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 330.72 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/330.72 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 330.72 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 54,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,892.91/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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