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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 329.08 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 329.08 and 169.68 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 329.08 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/329.08 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 329.08 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 55,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,838.29/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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