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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 331.02 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 331.02 and 169.91 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 331.02 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/331.02 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 331.02 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 56,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,243.61/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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