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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 356.36 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 356.36 and 169.16 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 356.36 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/356.36 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 356.36 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 60,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,281.86/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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