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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.27, 357.47 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.27, 357.47 and 170.23 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.27 : 357.47 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.27/357.47 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.27x = 357.47 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.27x = 60,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,852.12/238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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