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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.36, 357.54 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.36, 357.54 and 174.04 is: 261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.36 : 357.54 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.36/357.54 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.36x = 357.54 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.36x = 62,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,226.26/238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.06

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