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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 358.02 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 358.02 and 173.52 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 358.02 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/358.02 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 358.02 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 62,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,123.63/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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