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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 329.46 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 329.46 and 176.58 is: 243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 329.46 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/329.46 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 329.46 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 58,176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,176.05/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.74

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