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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 330.91 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 330.91 and 169.90 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 330.91 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/330.91 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 330.91 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 56,221.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,221.61/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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