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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.61, 330.58 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.61, 330.58 and 169.67 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.61 : 330.58 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.61/330.58 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.61x = 330.58 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.61x = 56,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,089.51/239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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