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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 330.89 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 330.89 and 161.24 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 330.89 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/330.89 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 330.89 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 53,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,350.24/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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