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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 357.02 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 357.02 and 169.60 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 357.02 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/357.02 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 357.02 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 60,550.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,550.59/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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