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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.71, 330.96 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.71, 330.96 and 166.18 is: 229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.71 : 330.96 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.71/330.96 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.71x = 330.96 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.71x = 54,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,998.93/239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.44

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