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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 357.80 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 357.80 and 174.16 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 357.80 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/357.80 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 357.80 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 62,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,314.45/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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