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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 329.96 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 329.96 and 169.21 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 329.96 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/329.96 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 329.96 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 55,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,831.51/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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