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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.59, 329.06 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.59, 329.06 and 168.43 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.59 : 329.06 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.59/329.06 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.59x = 329.06 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.59x = 55,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423.58/238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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