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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 330.75 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 330.75 and 161.06 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 330.75 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/330.75 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 330.75 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 53,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,268.94/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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