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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 329.79 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 329.79 and 168.09 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 329.79 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/329.79 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 329.79 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 55,436.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,436.27/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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