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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 330.74 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 330.74 and 169.72 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 330.74 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/330.74 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 330.74 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 56,133.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,133.19/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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