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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 357.70 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 357.70 and 174.39 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 357.70 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/357.70 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 357.70 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 62,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,377.51/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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