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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 330.80 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 330.80 and 166.28 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 330.80 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/330.80 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 330.80 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 55,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,002.94/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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