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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 328.74 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 328.74 and 168.24 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 328.74 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/328.74 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 328.74 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 55,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307.22/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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