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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 328.26 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 328.26 and 171.68 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 328.26 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/328.26 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 328.26 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 56,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,355.68/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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