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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 331.16 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 331.16 and 161.33 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 331.16 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/331.16 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 331.16 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 53,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423.58/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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