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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 331.24 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 331.24 and 161.38 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 331.24 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/331.24 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 331.24 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 53,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,453.86/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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