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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 329.21 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 329.21 and 167.68 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 329.21 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/329.21 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 329.21 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 55,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,200.29/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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