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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.62, 358.12 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.62, 358.12 and 170.36 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.62 : 358.12 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.62/358.12 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.62x = 358.12 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.62x = 61,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,009.32/238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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