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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 329.31 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 329.31 and 169.13 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 329.31 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/329.31 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 329.31 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 55,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,694.55/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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