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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 330.79 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 330.79 and 166.27 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 330.79 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/330.79 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 330.79 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 55,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,000.45/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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