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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 329.76 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 329.76 and 169.14 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 329.76 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/329.76 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 329.76 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 55,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,775.61/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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