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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 328.98 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 328.98 and 173.12 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 328.98 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/328.98 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 328.98 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 56,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,953.02/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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