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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 329.49 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 329.49 and 168.89 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 329.49 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/329.49 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 329.49 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 55,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645.92/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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