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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 330.12 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 330.12 and 169.22 is: 233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 330.12 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/330.12 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 330.12 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 55,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861.26/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.59

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