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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 330.72 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 330.72 and 166.04 is: 229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 330.72 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/330.72 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 330.72 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 54,912.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,912.75/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.07

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