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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 330.66 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 330.66 and 161.01 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 330.66 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/330.66 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 330.66 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 53,239.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,239.57/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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