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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 330.30 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 330.30 and 169.44 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 330.30 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/330.30 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 330.30 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 55,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,966.03/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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