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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 357.78 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 357.78 and 169.66 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 357.78 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/357.78 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 357.78 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 60,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,702.08/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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