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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.62, 357.21 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.62, 357.21 and 174.54 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.62 : 357.21 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.62/357.21 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.62x = 357.21 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.62x = 62,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,347.43/238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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