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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.83, 330.51 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.83, 330.51 and 166.01 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.83 : 330.51 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.83/330.51 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.83x = 330.51 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.83x = 54,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,867.97/239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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