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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 356.58 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 356.58 and 184.17 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 356.58 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/356.58 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 356.58 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 65,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,671.34/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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