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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 329.26 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 329.26 and 168.58 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 329.26 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/329.26 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 329.26 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 55,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,506.65/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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