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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.65, 329.32 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.65, 329.32 and 168.74 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.65 : 329.32 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.65/329.32 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.65x = 329.32 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.65x = 55,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,569.46/238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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