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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 329.76 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 329.76 and 170.08 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 329.76 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/329.76 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 329.76 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 56,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,085.58/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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