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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.53, 330.68 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.53, 330.68 and 169.66 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.53 : 330.68 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.53/330.68 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.53x = 330.68 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.53x = 56,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,103.17/239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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