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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 331.14 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 331.14 and 161.39 is: 222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 331.14 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/331.14 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 331.14 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 53,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,443.21/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.76

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