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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 355.73 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 355.73 and 169.21 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 355.73 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/355.73 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 355.73 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 60,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,193.07/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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