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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 356.72 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 356.72 and 169.39 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 356.72 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/356.72 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 356.72 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 60,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,422.39/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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