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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.07, 329.55 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.07, 329.55 and 168.90 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.07 : 329.55 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.07/329.55 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.07x = 329.55 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.07x = 55,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,661.00/239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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