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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 329.72 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 329.72 and 169.13 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 329.72 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/329.72 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 329.72 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 55,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,763.05/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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