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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.57, 329.33 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.57, 329.33 and 173.57 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.57 : 329.33 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.57/329.33 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.57x = 329.33 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.57x = 57,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160.60/238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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