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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 330.42 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 330.42 and 169.52 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 330.42 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/330.42 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 330.42 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 56,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,012.80/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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