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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 329.66 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 329.66 and 168.91 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 329.66 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/329.66 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 329.66 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 55,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,680.38/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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