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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.66, 329.08 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.66, 329.08 and 168.73 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.66 : 329.08 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.66/329.08 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.66x = 329.08 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.66x = 55,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,525.67/238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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