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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 329.07 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 329.07 and 168.85 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 329.07 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/329.07 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 329.07 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 55,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,563.47/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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