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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 358.08 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 358.08 and 173.74 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 358.08 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/358.08 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 358.08 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 62,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,212.82/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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