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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 357.96 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 357.96 and 170.28 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 357.96 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/357.96 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 357.96 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 60,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,953.43/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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