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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 329.17 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 329.17 and 168.60 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 329.17 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/329.17 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 329.17 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 55,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,498.06/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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