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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 357.78 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 357.78 and 169.78 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 357.78 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/357.78 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 357.78 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 60,743.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,743.89/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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