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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.66, 328.92 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.66, 328.92 and 173.05 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.66 : 328.92 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.66/328.92 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.66x = 328.92 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.66x = 56,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,918.13/238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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