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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 330.84 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 330.84 and 162.18 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 330.84 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/330.84 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 330.84 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 53,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,655.63/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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