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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 330.51 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 330.51 and 156.80 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 330.51 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/330.51 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 330.51 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 51,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,823.97/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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