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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 329.23 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 329.23 and 173.06 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 329.23 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/329.23 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 329.23 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 56,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,976.54/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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