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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.81, 329.57 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.81, 329.57 and 168.85 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.81 : 329.57 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.81/329.57 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.81x = 329.57 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.81x = 55,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647.05/238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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