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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 329.40 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 329.40 and 168.75 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 329.40 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/329.40 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 329.40 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 55,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,586.25/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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