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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 330.66 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 330.66 and 161.04 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 330.66 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/330.66 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 330.66 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 53,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,249.49/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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