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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 329.76 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 329.76 and 169.08 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 329.76 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/329.76 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 329.76 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 55,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,755.82/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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