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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.83, 330.90 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.83, 330.90 and 166.18 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.83 : 330.90 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.83/330.90 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.83x = 330.90 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.83x = 54,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,988.96/239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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