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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 328.52 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 328.52 and 169.20 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 328.52 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/328.52 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 328.52 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 55,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,585.58/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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