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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 331.08 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 331.08 and 161.36 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 331.08 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/331.08 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 331.08 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 53,423.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423.07/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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