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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239, 329.82 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239, 329.82 and 170.12 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239 : 329.82 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239/329.82 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239x = 329.82 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239x = 56,108.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108.98/239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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