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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 329.49 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 329.49 and 169.16 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 329.49 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/329.49 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 329.49 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 55,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,734.88/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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