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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 330.10 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 330.10 and 169.42 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 330.10 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/330.10 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 330.10 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 55,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,924.93/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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