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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 329.28 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 329.28 and 168.84 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 329.28 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/329.28 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 329.28 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 55,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,595.64/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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