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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 329.54 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 329.54 and 168.90 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 329.54 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/329.54 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 329.54 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 55,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657.23/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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