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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 330.60 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 330.60 and 161.92 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 330.60 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/330.60 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 330.60 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 53,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530.75/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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