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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 357.51 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 357.51 and 174.26 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 357.51 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/357.51 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 357.51 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 62,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,299.69/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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