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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 330.88 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 330.88 and 166.20 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 330.88 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/330.88 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 330.88 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 54,992.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,992.26/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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