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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 330.04 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 330.04 and 169.32 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 330.04 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/330.04 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 330.04 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 55,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,882.37/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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