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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 356.48 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 356.48 and 169.71 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 356.48 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/356.48 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 356.48 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 60,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,497.37/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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