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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 329.01 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 329.01 and 168.64 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 329.01 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/329.01 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 329.01 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 55,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,484.25/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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